Fibrous reactions in the tissues which surround silicone breast prostheses

Sˇmahel, Jirˇi

doi:10.1016/s0007-1226(78)90095-4

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“…44,45 Although this reduced the capsular contracture rates somewhat, they were associated with a phenomenon known as 'gel bleed' , related to small molecular weight particles of silicone diffusing across the thin silicone elastomer shells. Seams and a Dacron patch present on the periphery and posteriorly, respectively, were thought to help stabilize the implant in position.…”

Section: Implant Evolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%